REGISTER WITH TEAM DEPOSIT HERE
TEAMS LOOKING FOR PLAYERS, WE WILL ASSIST YOU WITH LIST OF PARENTS SIGNED UP FOR INQUIRY.
IINDIVIDUAL PLAYERS LOOKING FOR TEAMS, WE WILL REFER YOU TO TEAMS PARTICIPATING IN THE LEAGUE IN YOUR AREA.
2026 Youth Football League Schedule
Sunday Afternoon Games – Every Other Weekend
Why Sundays are better? No games AM. State Certified officials are available on Sunday’s, and NOT available on Saturdays due to state sanctioned sub-varsity games. We do NOT schedule our own officials, as state assignors have been contracted to ensure all games are per state high school league requirements, rules, conduct enforcement.
*This is the same policy and procedure we use in youth basketball, which has proven to be the single best environment in the region!
August 16
August 23
August 30
September 13
September 27
October 4
October 11 – Playoffs
Grade Levels 3–8 Youth Football)
Our Northern Colorado youth football league offers divisions for:
3rd Grade Football
4th Grade Football
5th Grade Football
6th Grade Football
7th Grade Football
8th Grade Football
League Capacity
Maximum 8 teams per grade
48 teams total
Limiting teams ensures better scheduling, competitive balance, and high-quality game day operations.
Game Locations Across Northern Colorado
Games are played at fields throughout Northern Colorado youth football communities, including:
Fort Collins youth football fields
Windsor youth sports complexes
Loveland football fields
Longmont youth sports facilities
Additional game sites may be added based on where teams are located and registered.
Insurance Included
League registration includes football insurance coverage for:
Team practices
League games
Player safety is always a top priority.
Results-Based Scheduling (Fair Competition)
Unlike many youth football leagues, we use results-based scheduling to create fair matchups.
After each weekend of games, teams are matched based on:
Overall record
Points scored
Points allowed
This system ensures competitive games every weekend, improving both safety and player development.
Team Registration
Our league is structured around team registrations instead of individual player signups.
Teams register together and split costs among players.
Estimated Cost Per Player
Based on a $3,200 team budget:
16 players: approx. $200 per player
20 players: approx. $160 per player
24 players: approx. $135 per player
Teams that commit for 2026 receive guaranteed fixed pricing for two seasons.
This makes us one of the most affordable youth football leagues in Northern Colorado.
Early Registration Deadline
Deadline: July 15
$500 team deposit
Guarantees one of 48 league spots
Once 8 teams per grade division are filled, registration closes.
League Philosophy
We focus on:
Smaller rosters
Better competition
Smooth organization
Clear communication with families
Youth Football Fundraising Support
To keep football affordable, we partner with:
UFundraising
Local business leader Martin Romero
These partnerships help families reduce costs and keep this league one of the best-value youth football programs in Northern Colorado.
League Communication
League operations are managed through a central Google Docs hub where parents and coaches can access:
Game schedules
Weekly updates
Game results
League announcements
Communication includes:
Weekly coach updates
Pre-game notifications
Direct parent communication once teams are set up
This system ensures clear and consistent communication for every team.
Level of Play
This football league is ideal for:
Beginner youth football teams
Intermediate youth football teams
Our focus is development, safety, and balanced competition.
Free Agent Youth Football Players
Individual players who are not part of a team can register as free agents.
Free agents may be placed on community-based teams when available.
Transparent League Costs
Our league uses a simple team-based pricing model, which keeps costs lower than many youth football leagues in Colorado.
Included in the Team Fee
Field rentals
Certified referees (4–5 officials per game)
Field managers
Game day operations
Marketing and administration
League management
The only cost not included is football equipment.
Certified Football Officials
All games are officiated by Northern Colorado Sports Officials, providing certified referees for every game.
League rules mirror Colorado high school and middle school football guidelines.
Game Timing
Grades 6–8: 8-minute quarters (stopped time)
Grades 3–5: 6-minute quarters (stopped time)
Official rule modifications will be available for download.
Football Equipment Policy
For safety and fairness, the league does not sell or rent equipment.
Teams must obtain certified football equipment from approved vendors.
Options include:
Renting certified football equipment
Purchasing certified used equipment
Purchasing new football equipment
We intentionally do not profit from equipment sales or rentals, ensuring full transparency.
Register Your Youth Football Team
Secure your team’s place in the Northern Colorado Youth Football League before spots fill.
Early registration deadline: July 15
✔ $500 team deposit
✔ Only 48 total teams accepted
➡️REGISTER TEAM DEPOSIT HERE
Serving Colorado Football Families
This league proudly serves youth football players from:
Fort Collins
Windsor
Loveland
Longmont
Ault
Greeley
Wellington
Surrounding Northern Colorado communities
